NURS 125 — Nursing I
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamental knowledge, behaviors, and skills used by nurses to promote heal th and prevent disease. Core concepts for competent nursing practice are introduced: nursing process, caring, and professional behaviors. Emphasis is on client assessment and interview skills; principles of client care; written and verbal communication skills, documentation; culturally sensitive care; and receiving and giving feedback about personal performance. The concepts of health promotion and wellness across the lifespan are explored. Populations include children, adults, older adults, and the antepar tum client. Exemplars focus on clients' health promotion needs across the lifespan. Students learn skills and behaviors in the laboratory and clinical setting. Successful completion of Nursing 1 is required for continuation in the nursing program. Prerequisite(s): NURS program acceptance , MATH-112 or higher Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, PSYC-100